Christina Floyd
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Proven leader in maternal-child nursing, adept at staff development and quality improvement, showcased during tenure at CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital. Excelled in interprofessional collaboration and evidence-based practice, significantly enhancing clinical education and patient care outcomes. Skilled in simulation training and mentoring, driving continuous professional growth and clinical expertise among staff.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maternal Child Clinical Nurse Educator
CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital
06.2019 - Current
- Coordinated clinical education for Labor and Delivery, Motherbaby, Nursery, and Level III NICU with clinical directors.
- Developed nursing orientation program for new hires, assisted with the development of a preceptor program, and numerous maternal child educational classes and skills fairs.
- Assisted leaders with obtaining yearly Birth Ready and Gift designation with the LaPQC through meeting educational demands. Assisted with becoming a Safe Sleep designated hospital as well.
- Assisted with CHRISTUS Ochsner SWLA nurse, extern, and CNA wide education skills.
- AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS instructor with current certifications, as well as Lead NRP Instructor. Maintains S.T.A.B.L.E and AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Certifications.
- Assists with making evidenced-based policies with leadership and CHRISTUS Perinatal Education Committee
- Represents Lake Area on the CHRISTUS System Perinatal Education Council and CVAT committee. Member of Sepsis, Code Blue, Nursing Management Council, Gift, Safe Birth, and Bereavement committees.
- Member of AWHONN and Maternal Newborn Nursing Certified
- Responsible for organizing new graduate nursing education specific curriculum, as well as mentoring.
- clinical staff performance, identifying areas of improvement and providing constructive feedback to drive continuous growth.
- Utilized adult learning principles to adapt teaching methods according to individual learner needs, maximizing comprehension and retention of material presented.
- Led the development of annual training plans based on identified gaps in knowledge or skills among clinical staff members.
- Assisted in the design of simulation exercises, enhancing hands-on learning experiences for clinical staff members.
- Improved nursing competency through the creation and delivery of targeted training sessions and workshops.
- Evaluated clinical staff performance, identifying areas of improvement and providing constructive feedback to drive continuous growth.
Motherbaby/Nursery/NICU Level II Nurse
CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital
04.2017 - 06.2019
- Staff nurse in multiple areas of need, which included Motherbaby, Nursery, and Level II NICU.
- Precepted new nurses to all areas of work
- Worked with leaders and physicians on quality improvement initatives
- Assisted with procedures
- Served as charge nurse
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Infection Prevention and Core Measures
Lake Area Medical Center
08.2012 - 04.2017
- Responsible for government quality reporting to NHSN for quality measures of CAUTI, CLABSI, and VAP.
- Reported mandatory STI's to state. Daily rounding and chart review for Core Measures and Infection prevention.
- Initiated Sepsis Core Measures and Perinatal Core Measures processes.
- Assisted with making evidenced-based policies with leadership.
- Lead the Infection Control Meeting for Lake Area Hospital.
- Safety Coach Champion November 2014- January 2016.
- Reduced hospital-acquired infection rates by conducting regular staff training sessions on hygiene practices.
Float Nurse
Women and Children's Hospital
03.2006 - 08.2012
- Floated to LDRP, Antepartum, Motherbaby, Nursery, Level II NICU, Med-Surg, Pediatrics, ICU, and tasked in ED, and Surgery departments.
- Held certifications for BLS, ACLS, PALS, AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring and NRP.
- Member of Nurse Leadership Group 2008-2016
- Enjoyed the fast pace, challenging, diverse working environments throughout the entire hospital
- Streamlined workflow efficiency, quickly adapting to new environments and protocols within different units.
Registered Nurse, LDRP
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
01.2001 - 03.2006
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive nursing care and support throughout the labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum stages.
- Assisted physicians with various medical procedures including cesarean sections, epidural administrations, forceps deliveries, vacuum extractions, and circumcisions.
- Provided valuable mentorship and guidance to nursing students and new graduates within the LDRP setting, helping them grow professionally in their roles.
- Managed high-risk pregnancies effectively through proactive interventions such as close monitoring of maternal-fetal health status and prompt response to emergent situations as needed.
- Improved patient safety by implementing evidence-based practices in infection control and medication administration.
- Facilitated emotional well-being for patients and families during the LDRP process by providing compassionate counseling and guidance.
- Increased breastfeeding success rates by offering lactation education and support to new mothers in both individual and group settings.
- Contributed to improved clinical outcomes by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on current trends in obstetric nursing care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA12-2000
High School Diploma -
East Beauregard High School
DeRidder, LA05-1996
Skills
- Staff Development
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical expertise
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Continuing education
- Simulation training
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Mentoring proficiency
Certification
- Maternal Newborn Nursing Certification
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP Certification and Instruction
- S.T.A.B.L.E and AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Certifications
Timeline
Maternal Child Clinical Nurse Educator
CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital
06.2019 - Current
Motherbaby/Nursery/NICU Level II Nurse
CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital
04.2017 - 06.2019
Infection Prevention and Core Measures
Lake Area Medical Center
08.2012 - 04.2017
Float Nurse
Women and Children's Hospital
03.2006 - 08.2012
Registered Nurse, LDRP
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
01.2001 - 03.2006
- Maternal Newborn Nursing Certification
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP Certification and Instruction
- S.T.A.B.L.E and AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Certifications
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University
High School Diploma -
East Beauregard High School
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